Telephone
/ˈtɛlɪˌfoʊn/
Definitions
- (n.) A device or system enabling voice communication over distances, often relevant in laws governing privacy, wiretapping, and telecommunications regulation.
The unauthorized recording of a telephone conversation may violate wiretapping laws.
Forms
- telephone
- telephones
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Commentary
In legal context, 'telephone' often arises in privacy and regulatory matters involving interception or licensing of communications.
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